Cover Letters

Cover letters are becoming more and more vital to the job search process. They should be limited to one page, highlight your qualifications, while at the same time letting the employer know that you have done some homework about their company. Below are some Intenet links and books you can check out from the Library’s Jobs & Careers neighborhood to help you compose an effective letter.

Career BuilderFeatures many current job listings, resume building, cover letters, and more.

Job SearchInstruction and tips on cover letter writing, cover letter samples, as well as tips and tools for writing other job search correspondence.

Monster.comEverything the job seeker will need, from resume writing to cover letters to job listings.

CollegeGrad.comJob search site for college students and recent college graduates. Helps students and graduates prepare for all aspects of searching, including resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, and relocation advice.

Below are some books on Cover Letters that you can check out from the Jobs & Careers neighborhood in the west wing of the Library:

Cover Letters that Knock ‘em Dead. by Martin Yate, C.P.C. (650.142YAT CAREER) – Provides you with key words and phrases to help you land that first interview. Also shows you how to follow up after an interview. Features the latest information on online postings and e-mail techniques.

Hire Me, Inc.: Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Results. by Roy J. Blitzer (650.142 BLI CAREER) – Career expert Blitzer shows you how to market yourself with your resume and cover letter. Provides job search tools that can help make a difference.